Systems and methods for controlling a power-driven shoe are described herein. A power-driven shoe may include a motor, an inertial measurement unit, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to capture acceleration and orientation data from the inertial measurement unit; determine a stride length and stride velocity based on the acceleration and orientation data; calculate an average stride length and an average stride velocity across a threshold plurality of strides; and adjust motor control based on the average stride length and average stride velocity.
A power-drive shoe is described herein. A power-driven shoe may include a sole, a plurality of wheels disposed below the sole, a motor in driving connection with at least a portion of the plurality of wheels, a gearbox housing containing a transmission system connecting the motor to the at least a portion of the plurality of wheels, a control circuit operably connected to the motor and configured to control operation of the motor, and one or more strap mounting plates interfaced to a flexible strap configured to affix the power-driven shoe to at least one of a user's foot or shoe. The strap mounting plate may be affixed to the gearbox housing to provide a direct load path from the flexible strap to the gearbox housing.
A power-driven shoe with a decentralized control system configured to maintain synchronization between a paired power-driven shoe is disclosed. The power-driven shoe comprises a shoe sole with a sole portion and a toe portion, a plurality of rotatable wheels disposed below the shoe sole, a motor disposed below the shoe sole and in driving connection with at least one of the plurality of rotatable wheels, a control circuit interfaced to the motor, and a network adapter interfaced to the control circuit and configured to communicate to the paired power-driven shoe using one-way communication.
Disclosed is an adjustment mechanism for an electric power-driven shoe, the mechanism comprising a shoe sole (1), wherein a plurality of rolling wheels (2) are arranged below the shoe sole (1); a foot-positioning mechanism is arranged above the shoe sole (1) and is provided with an angle-adjusting mechanism for adjusting an angle between the foot-positioning mechanism and a lengthwise direction of the shoe sole (1).
A power-driven shoe with a decentralized control system configured to maintain synchronization between a paired power-driven shoe is disclosed. The power-driven shoe comprises a shoe sole with a sole portion and a toe portion, a plurality of rotatable wheels disposed below the shoe sole, a motor disposed below the shoe sole and in driving connection with at least one of the plurality of rotatable wheels, a control circuit interfaced to the motor, and a network adapter interfaced to the control circuit and configured to communicate to the paired power-driven shoe using one-way communication.
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A43B 5/18 - Attachable overshoes for sporting purposes
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
Systems and methods for braking a power-driven shoe during an emergency scenario are described. An illustrative system may include a brushless direct current motor wherein each winding is interfaced to an emergency braking circuit. The emergency braking circuit may be configured to short each of the winding to ground which creates torque force opposite to the current motion of the motor, thus quickly decelerating the motor.
A63C 17/12 - Roller skatesSkate-boards with driving mechanisms
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A system for control of a mobility device comprising a controller for analyzing data from at least one sensor on the mobility device, wherein the data is used to determine the gait of user. The gait data is then used to provide motion command to an electric motor on the mobility device.
A63C 17/12 - Roller skatesSkate-boards with driving mechanisms
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 15/38 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles with automatic control
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
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B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
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POWER-DRIVEN SHOE DEVICE WHEEL CONFIGURATION WITH COMBINED TRANSLATIONAL AND ROTATIONAL HINGE MECHANISM AND INTEGRATED GEAR-BUSHING ASSEMBLY
Disclosed is a power-driven shoe. The shoe includes a shoe sole having a plurality of rotatable wheels arranged below the shoe sole in an overlapping fashion. The distance between the rotational axis of the wheels is less than or equal to the diameter of the wheel, such that vertical obstacles can be overcome in both the positive and negative displacement directions for increased ground stability. The shoe sole includes a toe part and a sole part that are connected to each other, via a hinge, in both a rotational and translational configuration, such that at least one front wheel or at least one middle wheel are independently in contact with the ground while maintaining at least one rear wheel in contact with the ground throughout a bi-pedal gait cycle, allowing for comfort during a user's natural range of motion.
Disclosed is a power-driven shoe. The shoe includes a shoe sole having a plurality of rotatable wheels arranged below the shoe sole in an overlapping fashion. The distance between the rotational axis of the wheels is less than or equal to the diameter of the wheel, such that vertical obstacles can be overcome in both the positive and negative displacement directions for increased ground stability. The shoe sole includes a toe part and a sole part that are connected to each other, via a hinge, in both a rotational and translational configuration, such that at least one front wheel or at least one middle wheel are independently in contact with the ground while maintaining at least one rear wheel in contact with the ground throughout a bi-pedal gait cycle, allowing for comfort during a user's natural range of motion.
A system for control of a mobility device comprising a controller for analyzing data from at least one sensor on the mobility device, wherein the data is used to determine the gait trajectory of a user. The gait data is then used to provide motion command to an electric motor on the mobility device.
Motorized, electric-powered, self-propelled, wheeled personal mobility transportation device equipped with wheels which are in the nature of roller skates that connect to a user's shoe for walking, running, and rolling
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Adjustment mechanism for electric power-driven shoe
An adjustment mechanism for an electric power-driven shoe, the mechanism comprising a shoe sole (1) is presented, wherein a plurality of rolling wheels (2) are arranged below the shoe sole (1); a foot-positioning mechanism is arranged above the shoe sole (1) and is provided with an angle-adjusting mechanism for adjusting an angle between the foot-positioning mechanism and a lengthwise direction of the shoe sole (1).
A mobility device comprising a motorized shoe to be worn by a user to increase the speed of walking. The motorized shoe has a plurality of wheels, with at least one wheel driven by an electric motor through a geartrain. On onboard controller gathers data from at least one of an inertial measurement unit, an ultrasonic sensor, and a vision system to generate a command speed to the electric motor. A user wearing a pair of the mobility devices, one on each foot, is able to walk with a normal gait, but at an increased speed.
A system for control of a mobility device comprising a controller for analyzing data from at least one sensor on the mobility device, wherein the data is used to determine the gait of user. The gait data is then used to provide motion command to an electric motor on the mobility device.
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A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
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Anti-reverse rotation device of power-driven shoe device
Disclosed is an anti-reverse rotation device of a power-driven shoe device, the power-driven shoe device comprising a shoe sole (1), wherein a group of front wheels (2) and a group of rear wheels (3) are arranged on a lower side surface of the shoe sole (1); and the front wheels (2) are connected to an anti-reverse rotation mechanism for preventing the front wheels (2) from rotating in reverse. The anti-reverse rotation mechanism can prevent the front wheels (2) from rotating in reverse, and as such, when the front wheels (2) are independently in contact with the ground and a certain included angle is formed between a shoe body and the ground, the situation of the front wheels (2) applying a certain pressure to the ground and the front wheels (2) rotating in reverse, such that a lifted foot moves backwards, thereby causing a person to fall down, is avoided, and walking safety is improved.
Disclosed is a bionic electric power-driven shoe, comprising a shoe sole (1), wherein a plurality of rotating wheels (2) are arranged below the shoe sole (1); an electric motor (3) is further provided at a lower part of the shoe sole (1); an output end of the electric motor (3) is connected to a transmission device in driving connection with the rotating wheels (2); and the shoe sole (1) comprises a heel part (11) and a sole part (12), the heel part (11) and the sole part (12) being in rotational connection.
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B62D 57/032 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legVehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
Disclosed is a power-driven shoe device, comprising a shoe sole (1), wherein a plurality of rotating wheels (2) are arranged below the shoe sole (1); an electric motor (3) is further provided at a lower part of the shoe sole (1); an output end of the electric motor (3) is connected to a transmission device; the transmission device is in driving connection with the rotating wheels (2); rotating wheel brackets (6) for having the rotating wheels (2) mounted thereon are arranged on two sides of a lower side surface of the shoe sole (1); and the transmission device comprises a driving wheel (4), a multistage deceleration structure and a planetary speed reducer, the multistage deceleration structure being disposed, in a lengthwise direction of the shoe sole (1), on the rotating wheel brackets (6).
